KAZAKH BAURSAK (FRIED DOUGH) - RECIPE FROM KAZAKHSTAN 🇰🇿

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and lower in saturated fat.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-free.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a great egg substitute for binding.

Combine all ingredients into a large mixing bowl to form dough.

Knead the dough on a floured surface, then return to mixing bowl.

Cover with a towel and let sit for 30 minutes. Heat oil in deep skillet over high heat.

Pull off a Tablespoon-size piece of the dough and roll into a ball.

Press down slightly, then drop carefully into oil and fry until golden brown.

Drain on paper towels. Repeat until all the dough is gone.

Optional: sprinkle with sugar or honey.

Serve with Kazakh chai for a delicious treat.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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